1973 Copenhagen WCT

The 1973 Copenhagen WCT, also known as the Copenhagen Professional Championships, was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts in Copenhagen, Denmark. The tournament was part of Group B of the 1973 World Championship Tennis circuit. It was the inaugural edition of the event and was held from 11 February until 17 February 1973. Unseeded Roger Taylor won the singles title.[3][4]

1973 Copenhagen WCT
Date11–17 February
Edition1st
CategoryWorld Championship Tennis (WCT)
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$50,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationCopenhagen, Denmark
Champions
Singles
United Kingdom Roger Taylor[1]
Doubles
United States Tom Gorman / United States Erik van Dillen[2]

Finals

Singles

United Kingdom Roger Taylor defeated United States Marty Riessen 6–2, 6–3, 7–6(7–1)

Doubles

United States Tom Gorman / United States Erik van Dillen defeated United Kingdom Mark Cox / United Kingdom Graham Stilwell 6–4, 6–4

References

  1. "1973 Copenhagen WCT – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1973 Copenhagen WCT – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. Richard Evans (19 February 1973). "Taylor gains first WCT title". The Daily Telegraph. p. 31 via Newspapers.com.
  4. John Barrett, ed. (1974). World of Tennis '74 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 172. ISBN 9780362001686.
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